A NEW service to encourage people in Liverpool to stop smoking is launched

17/10/2016

Smokefree Liverpool is a new service encouraging people to stop smoking. The service offers free advice and support to those wanting to stop smoking by providing a range of services that meet their needs.

Smokefree Liverpool which replaces the Roy Castle FagEnds service offers:

Face-Face support from friendly and experienced advisors

Choice of Drop in, Group or One-One support

Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy vouchers for those exempt from prescriptions

Access to the Wellness on Wheels vehicle which will be in neighbourhoods around the city

Help and support over the phone or via text message at a time that suits the individual

Contact through our Facebook and Twitter pages

Help from a selected number of local pharmacies for free confidential and convenient advice

Specialist support for women and their families at any time during their pregnancy

Help and support available for quitting e-cigarettes.

Referrals can be received by healthcare professionals, partners and from residents of Liverpool directly by:

ORDERING PRINTED MATERIALSA range of SmokeFree Liverpool resources are available to order free of charge by contacting Samantha Thompson at Smokefree Liverpool on samantha.thompson@solutions4health.co.uk or by calling 0800 061 4212/0151 374 2535.

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